The Nature Coast Children's Chorale will hold auditions Thursday and Friday for its upcoming choir season.

This is a nonprofit, regional choir open to children who are entering the third grade through high school in Hernando, Pasco and Citrus counties. Rehearsals are conducted at Powell Middle School in Spring Hill.

For details or to set up an audition time, call (352) 442-7060 or visit the Web site at naturecoast childrenschorale.org.

Free, reduced-price meal policy on books

The Hernando County School Board's food and nutrition department has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals.

Application forms will be given to all district students, which includes a letter to parents or guardians.

To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. Copies are also available at the principal's office at each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the year.

Examples of income eligibility guidelines through June 30, 2009, include:

• For free meals for a household of two, the maximum annual salary is $18,200 ($350 weekly). For a household of four, the maximum annual salary is $27,560 ($530 weekly).

• For reduced-price meals for a household of two, the maximum annual salary is $25,900 ($499 weekly). For a household of four, it's $39,220 annually ($755 weekly). These amounts are gross salaries (before taxes and other deductions).

• Households that receive food stamps or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are required to list only the child's name and food stamp or TANF case number on the application along with the signature of an adult household member.

• Foster children may receive benefits based on the child's personal income, regardless of the income of the household.

To determine eligibility for all other households, information required with the application includes total monthly household income, names of all household members, the Social Security number of the adult signing the application and the signature of an adult household member certifying that the information is correct.

For information, call (352) 797-7028. Households with children who are considered migrants, homeless or runaway should call the district liaison at (352) 797-7008, ext. 235.

BROOKRIDGE

Come out for a night of beach dancing

Brookridge Social Dance will host a Celebration of the Beach Dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Brookridge Clubhouse, 8151 Hampton St. Music for dancing will be provided by Marty Carroll.

Those attending can bring their own beverages. Ice, coffee and hot tea will be available throughout the evening. Doughnuts will be served at about 9:30 p.m.

Dress is casual. Tickets are $5 per person. Call Dot at (352) 597-0723.

SPRING HILL

Nature Coast church singers to perform

The Spring Hill Community Association will present "An Evening of Joyful Music" from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Palmwood Pavilion on the Lake House grounds, 1202 Kenlake Ave.

The event is a benefit for Nature Coast Christian Church Ministries and will feature a variety of performers from Nature Coast-area churches.

Food and drinks will be available. There also will be craft vendors and informational booths. The local bloodmobile will be on site.

Admission will be free for those who bring a nonperishable food donation.

Vendor spaces are available for $25. Electricity is an additional $5 and will be available first-come, first-served. Vendor setup will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on the day of the event.